Pocono Organics

What Pocono Organics does

Pocono Organics is a privately held, woman-owned regenerative organic farm and wellness company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania. Operating across 380+ acres and 38,000 sq ft of greenhouses, the company grows USDA Certified Organic produce and was the world's first producer of Regenerative Organic Certified Hemp. Its portfolio spans six interlocking revenue streams: an on-site cafe and farm market open Thursday through Monday; a Regenerative Organic Certified CBD product line (tinctures, gummies, bath bombs, topicals, pet products, plus a men's grooming sub-brand called Bast & Hurd) formulated in-house using proprietary nano-particle water-soluble technology for enhanced bioavailability; regenerative organic microgreens and a newer Microgreen Powder SKU; events and catering (weddings, corporate events, 20-100 guests); farm tours and private cooking classes led by a Food Network Chopped Champion chef; and a wholesale/B2B channel for CBD retailers and produce buyers. Distribution combines on-site DTC, e-commerce direct shipping, Uber Eats delivery, regional resort/property referrals, and a CBD retail partner network.

The company's monetization model is unit-priced across channels, with cafe menu items around $21, private cooking classes at a $500 minimum for up to 16 participants, and CBD products sold individually online. Strategic assets include the world's first ROC Hemp certification, a Rodale Institute research partnership (the Rodale Pocono Resource Center, established April 2022) and veteran farmer training program, a Farm2Track circular-waste partnership with the adjacent Pocono Raceway, and third-party COA testing with QR-code transparency on every CBD batch. The company operates a nonprofit foundation focused on food security, environmental stewardship, and community education, and has reached over 1,200 kids and families through its Clean Food, Dirty Hands program.

Pocono Organics positions itself within the premium regenerative organic and wellness segment rather than commodity agriculture. Its competitive position rests on certification depth (ROC + USDA Organic + World's First ROC Hemp), proprietary CBD formulation, a high-credibility culinary team, and a destination agritourism footprint in the Poconos tourist region (33% of the U.S. population lives within 300 miles). The company is founder-led, has no disclosed institutional funding rounds, and reports 1-10 employees in available data, indicating an asset-rich, capital-light operating model with multi-revenue-stream diversification but limited scale signals.

Name

Pocono Organics

Legal name

Pocono Organics

Website

https://poconoorganics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pocono Organics is a woman-owned regenerative organic farm in Blakeslee, PA, operating 380+ acres of USDA Certified Organic produce, the world's first ROC Hemp, and a diversified revenue mix spanning a cafe, farm market, nano-particle CBD product line, microgreens, catering, events, and wholesale serving health-conscious consumers, tourists, and B2B buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Farm and Wellness Products

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991), All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh Organic Produce Wholesale (AFAIAJAA), Organic Packaged Foods Manufacturing (Certified Organic, Clean-Label) (AFAKAJAA), Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK), Organic Herb, Spice & Medicinal/Aromatic Plant Farming (AFAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Organic farming
• CBD products
• Regenerative agriculture
• Farm-to-table cafe
• Agritourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Blakeslee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cafe and Market Food Service: On-site cafe serving breakfast and lunch with organic, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Market sells fresh produce and prepared foods. Cafe hours Thursday-Monday with breakfast 8am-10:45am and lunch 11am-4pm.
2. CBD Products: Full-spectrum CBD product line including tinctures, gummies, bath bombs, creams, salves, lip balms, body oil, and pet products. Products are formulated in-house with nano-particle technology. Sold through e-commerce and retail partners.
3. Microgreens and Produce: Regenerative Organic Certified microgreens and fresh produce grown on the farm. Products include microgreen powder for convenient nutrition. Sold at market and online.
4. Events and Catering: Private events including weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, bridal showers. Catering services with party platters to go and tent-entertain outdoor events. Includes farm-to-table dinners and private cooking classes.
5. Farm Tours: Guided farm tours offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12pm, taking visitors behind the scenes to learn about regenerative organic agriculture, CBD production, and sustainable farming practices.
6. Private Cooking Classes: Private cooking classes taught by Food Network Chopped champion Chef Lindsay McClain. Classes accommodate up to 16 participants with a minimum of $500. Menu options include paella, fresh pasta, tapas, Mexican street food, seasonal pies, and sugar cookie decorating.
7. Wholesale and B2B: Wholesale opportunities for CBD products, produce, and custom grows sold to retailers and business partners. CBD wholesale and B2B inquiries are handled through a dedicated wholesale inquiries page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pocono Organics is a 380+ acre regenerative organic farm that grows USDA Certified Organic produce and ROC-certified hemp, manufactures an in-house CBD product line using nano-particle formulation, and operates an on-site cafe, farm market, catering services, and event venue. The company sells its products direct-to-consumer through its farm cafe, e-commerce store, and Uber Eats, while also offering agritourism experiences including guided farm tours and private cooking classes.

Product overview

Pocono Organics is a diversified regenerative organic farm and wellness company operating as a portfolio of distinct products and services. The core product line includes Regenerative Organic Certified CBD products (tinctures, gummies, bath bombs, topicals, pet products, and men's grooming line under the Bast & Hurd sub-brand) formulated in-house using nano-particle technology. Additional offerings include Regenerative Organic Certified microgreens and a new Microgreen Powder. The company operates a farm-to-table cafe with breakfast and lunch menus prepared by Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Lindsay McClain, an on-site farm market, catering services with party platters, and event hosting for weddings and corporate events (20-100 guests). Educational experiences include farm tours and private cooking classes. The company also runs a nonprofit foundation and partners with Rodale Institute on agricultural research through the Rodale Pocono Resource Center. Farm operations span 380+ acres and 38,000 sq ft of greenhouses, making it one of the largest regenerative organic farms in North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bast & Hurd: Men's grooming product line featuring beard oil, aftershave balm, and shave soap, part of the Pocono Organics CBD product ecosystem.

Products and services

• CBD Products (Full Line) Regenerative Organic Certified hemp-derived CBD wellness products including tinctures, gummies, topicals, bath bombs, pet products, and the Bast & Hurd men's grooming line. Formulated in-house using nano-particle technology for fast absorption and bioavailability. Sold through e-commerce and retail partners to individual consumers.
• Microgreens and Microgreen Powder Regenerative Organic Certified microgreens sold fresh at the on-site farm market and a new Microgreen Powder for convenient nutrition. Microgreens are positioned as one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Available in-store and online to individual consumers.
• Cafe Menu (Breakfast, Lunch, Kids, Smoothies) Farm-to-table cafe serving breakfast and lunch with organic, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, plus a kids menu and smoothies. BYOB permitted. Open Thursday-Monday. Prepared by Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Lindsay McClain. Available for dine-in, takeaway, and Uber Eats delivery to individual consumers.
• Farm Market On-site farm market selling fresh organic produce, microgreens, prepared foods, and CBD products directly to walk-in customers. Open Thursday through Monday with seasonal hours.
• Farm Tours Guided behind-the-scenes farm tours offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12pm. Visitors learn about regenerative organic agriculture, CBD production, and sustainable farming practices. Targeted at tourists, families, and educational groups visiting the Poconos.
• Private Cooking Classes Private cooking classes taught by Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Lindsay McClain. BYOB, up to 16 participants, minimum $500 booking. Menu options include paella, fresh pasta, tapas, Mexican street food, seasonal pies, and sugar cookie decorating. Targeted at family vacations, girls trips, and date nights.
• Catering and Party Platters Offsite catering and party platters including sandwich platters, entrees, sides, salads, desserts, and breakfast options. Includes outdoor tent-entertaining for graduations, showers, and corporate events. Orders require 48 hours notice. Available to individual consumers and businesses.
• Event Venue Hosting (Weddings, Corporate Events, Parties) Event venue hosting for corporate events, seminars, birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, and reunions. Indoor and outdoor facilities accommodating 20-100 guests with on-site catering by Chef Lindsay McClain. Targeted at couples, corporate event planners, and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 kids and families helped through the 'Clean Food, Dirty Hands' education program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Rodale InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2022Pocono Organics hosts the Rodale Pocono Resource Center, joining Rodale's five valuable research sites in April 2022. The partnership focuses on research, education, and discovery in regenerative organic agriculture, including soil health studies, hemp agronomy, cover crop management, and sustainable farming techniques. Every purchase of Pocono Organics products directly supports the mission of Rodale Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with 70 years of leadership in regenerative organic agriculture.
• Rodale Institute - Veteran Farmer Training ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPocono Organics actively supports Rodale's Veteran Farmer Training Program by hosting and housing veterans who have completed a four-month apprenticeship program at Rodale. Veterans then work and live at Pocono Organics' veteran house, transitioning into careers within the regenerative organic agriculture industry. This program supports a 'Dirt Therapy' approach helping veterans who suffer from PTSD.
• Pocono RacewayflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Farm2Track program where Pocono Raceway waste is diverted from landfills, turned into compost, and used to grow regenerative organic food that is served back to raceway fans. The farm is located directly across the street from Pocono Raceway. The Village at Pocono, a Pocono Raceway Resort with overnight accommodations, is immediately adjacent to the farm.
• The Village at Pocono (Pocono Raceway Resort)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerImmediately adjacent to Pocono Organics, the resort offers single rooms and 1-2 bedroom villas with private entrance, gym, sauna, indoor heated pool, playground, tennis courts, and more. Recommended as overnight accommodation for wedding guests and event attendees.
• Congress Hall ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric resort in Cape May, NJ using Pocono Organics CBD creams (both scented and unscented) on spa clients. Testimonial from Yvette Bertsch, Spa Director, praising the top quality products.
• Sunset Hill RangeminorGTM or Marketing Partner5-star destination shooting range with over 125 unique guns to try, beginner friendly, mentioned as a nearby attraction in the Poconos alongside Pocono Organics.
• Pocono Raceway (Sunset Hill Range Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNASCAR venue sharing Poconos perks with Pocono Organics. NASCAR Race Weekend events mentioned as advantages of being located across from the track.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Gotham Greens: National indoor farming operator with large-scale hydroponic greenhouses producing leafy greens and herbs sold to grocery and foodservice. Comparable in greenhouse scale and DTC retail brand presence, though focused on indoor hydroponic rather than soil-based regenerative production.
• Plenty: Vertical farming company growing leafy greens and herbs in controlled environments for retail and foodservice customers. Comparable as a tech-forward farm-to-retail produce brand, though operating an entirely different production model and with significantly more venture capital backing.
• Misfits Market: Direct-to-consumer online grocer focused on organic produce, sustainable pantry items, and sustainable goods. Comparable as a brand-led organic DTC channel, though Misfits operates a marketplace/resale model rather than growing product themselves.
• Rodale Institute: Nonprofit research and education leader in regenerative organic agriculture, hosting the Rodale Pocono Resource Center at Pocono Organics. Closest comparable mission and certification standards in the regenerative organic space, though Rodale is a nonprofit research entity rather than a commercial farm operator.

Direct peers

• CV Sciences (PlusCBD Oil): Public CBD brand selling hemp-derived tinctures, gummies, topicals, and pet products through retail and online channels. Comparable as a vertically integrated CBD manufacturer with branded consumer products; significantly larger scale and publicly funded.
• Charlotte's Web: Leading full-spectrum hemp CBD wellness brand with tinctures, gummies, topicals, and pet products sold through retail and e-commerce. Most direct comparable in the CBD product line, with broader national distribution and brand awareness than Pocono Organics.
• Wholesum Organic Farms: Family-owned organic farm with greenhouses and field production supplying wholesale produce to retailers across North America. Comparable as a large-scale USDA Certified Organic grower selling into similar grocery and foodservice channels with a similar sustainability and worker-welfare positioning.
• Lazarus Naturals: Vertically integrated hemp CBD brand with full-spectrum tinctures, capsules, topicals, and pet products sold direct-to-consumer and wholesale. Comparable in product portfolio, third-party testing standards, and price-value positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Earthbound Farm: One of the largest organic produce growers and brand owners in North America, with national retail distribution of organic salads, vegetables, and fruits. Comparable at the farm-and-brand level but significantly larger scale and broader retailer penetration than Pocono Organics.
• Thrive Market: Online membership retailer of organic and non-GMO groceries, wellness products, and sustainable home goods. Comparable as a mission-driven organic and natural products retailer reaching health-conscious consumers, though serving as a multi-brand marketplace rather than growing or producing its own.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/poconoorganics
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pocono-organics

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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